A haunting tribute from the creative minds of film composer Edwin Wendler and Vocalist Aeralie Brighton.
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”
― Shannon L. Alder
A sea of sunflowers bloom in the sprawling fields of Biltmore Estate. I imagine Tina strolling past the radiant rows of upturned faces…her own spirit outshining their collective smiles. I imagine this is what her heaven must be like…the final glowing streaks of her amazing soul penetrating the sky with a brilliance that echoes a life well-lived…a good life. I imagine her heart is bursting with pride over a family she adores…watching them still, as their future takes shape. I imagine her witty banter as she beams down at us, her friends, while we honor her memory in a myriad of creative ways…our own hearts reaching across the great divide to say farväl min vän…farewell my friend…
In a memorial tribute to Tina, I’m publishing audiomachine‘s groundbreaking TREE OF LIFE: Branching Out collaborative story, featuring 26 authors (including Tina), in ebook format on Amazon, launching this September! Stunning book cover designed by gifted graphic artist and composer, Ryo Ishido.
All proceeds of the TREE OF LIFE ebook will benefit the Downey Education Fund set up for Tina’s two boys, which you can also donate to directly.
WriterlySam 
That is such a powerful and haunting song!
I can hear her witty (and snarky) banter now.
Thanks for helping to get this project together to benefit her boys!
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That is awesome… I dig Edwin’s work, thank you! Tina would be thrilled for all this attention, thank you for helping keep Tina’s memory alive.
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I love the Shannon L. Alder quote you included in this sunflower post for Tina. The imagery for Tree of Life is also wonderful.
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Snarky… I love that word, it fits Tina to a tee… 🙂
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Wow.
This is just amazing.
I’ll spread the word.
Heather
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Beautiful, the music and your tribute. I’m so glad proceeds for the Tree of Life ebook will benefit her boys. ❤
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Very touching tribute.
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Sam has a keen ear. She never fails to choose songs that reflect the heart of any matter.
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Sam, this is wonderful. Thankyou for everything.
Tina surely approves.
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Wonderful tribute! Thank you.
Lee
Tossing It Out
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What a perfect thing! This whole project is so beautiful. 🙂
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You always leave me speechless, Sam. The music is excellent, the imagery makes my heart race with joy and excitement for our dear Tina. I’m very happy to have been part of the Tree of Live, to having met Tina and you. Thank you for everything wonderful you do. Dragon Hugs!
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This is the kind of thing that tugs at the heart in all the feels.
Wonderful, Sam 🙂
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Hugs, Sam. A beautiful tribute and … I feel emotional.
Thank you for all that you do!
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Beautiful, lovely tribute x
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This so moving, Sam! I’m sure Tina must be applauding from heaven. ♥
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Beautiful tribute. Wonderful idea. Generous gift.
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wow, really beautiful. glad to meet you through her 🙂
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What a beautiful tribute!
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Sam, this was beautiful!
I love the song choices.
Epitaph is the perfect track. ❤
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Wow. That’s amazing. Moving tribute.
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Hi Sam .. it is lovely – Tina would be in awe … probably reclining just listening to each note relishing the magical sounds … and I think the Tree of Life book is a great idea … I’ll be getting it when I find a link …
Lovely – cheers Hilary
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I think it’s so awesome that you headed this up. I would have loved to participate but life isn’t always convenient. Beautiful.
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This is all so gorgeous and put together in full Sam style. Love it!
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What a lovely tribute, and yes, haunting as well. Lovely. Thank you for sharing… I’m checking out your anthology…
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My heart is bending all over again and the corpuscles are expanding – truly beautiful Sam, thank you. Everything about this post is poignant and powerful ..
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